世界知识产权组织发布的《2025年全球创新指数报告》中，我国排名提升至第十位，首次跻身全球前 十，拥有的全球百强创新集群数量达24个，连续3年位居全球第一。 国家知识产权局公布的最新数据显示：我国已成为世界上首个国内有效发明专利数量突破500万件的国 家，PCT国际专利申请量已连续6年位居全球第一；全球前5000个品牌中，我国品牌价值达1.81万亿美 元，位居全球第二；地理标志产品直接产值接近9700亿元。 我国知识产权高效益运用对经济的贡献度持续提升。专利密集型产业增加值占国内生产总值比重超 13%，版权产业增加值占国内生产总值比重近7.5%。 截至今年6月底，我国每万人口高价值发明专利拥有量达15.3件，超额完成"十四五"规划设定的预期目 标；我国战略性新兴产业发明专利有效量超140万件，保持较快增长；在人工智能、先进制造、集成电 路、生物医药、新能源等重点领域，高价值专利储备不断增强，加快从"量的积累"向"质的提升"转变， 为实现高水平科技自立自强打下坚实基础。 ...

Core Points - The recent "Nature Index - Research Cities" report published by Springer Nature ranks the top ten research cities globally, with Beijing, Shanghai, and New York metropolitan area leading the list [1][4] - China now holds more than half of the positions in the top ten research cities, with six cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Hangzhou [4][10] Group 1: Ranking and Methodology - The ranking is based on the contribution share of cities in publishing papers across five scientific disciplines: physical sciences, life sciences, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, and health sciences [8][10] - The methodology uses a scoring system where each author of a paper shares the contribution score, allowing for a more nuanced measurement than simple paper counts [8][10] - Shenzhen is notably absent from the list, as it is categorized as a technology innovation hub rather than a research city, which focuses on academic contributions [8][46] Group 2: Performance by Discipline - In physical sciences, the top cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wuhan, with China dominating the list [11][14] - For chemistry, China occupies all top ten positions, showcasing its strength in this discipline [14] - In life sciences, the leading cities are predominantly in the U.S., with New York and Boston at the forefront, while Beijing and Shanghai also feature [17] - Earth and environmental sciences see Beijing, Nanjing, and Guangzhou leading, with strong representation from Chinese cities [20] - Health sciences are led by Boston and New York, with Beijing and Shanghai also making the list [23] Group 3: Insights on Emerging Cities - Guangzhou and Hangzhou have shown significant improvement, with Hangzhou making its debut in the top ten, indicating a rapid rise in research capabilities [26][27] - The presence of strong universities, such as Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, is crucial for the city's research output, contributing significantly to its ranking [39][40] - Guangzhou's research strength is supported by institutions like Sun Yat-sen University, which plays a vital role in the city's scientific contributions [43][44] Group 4: Comparison with Shenzhen - Shenzhen is recognized as a leader in technology innovation, with a high number of PCT international patent applications, but it lacks the academic research output that characterizes the cities on the list [46][47] - The city has a robust export structure, particularly in high-tech products, indicating its strength in applied technology rather than pure research [48][50] - Shenzhen's innovation ecosystem is driven by major tech companies, contrasting with the academic focus of the ranked cities [52][54]

Core Insights - The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has ranked first globally, surpassing the Tokyo-Yokohama cluster for the first time in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) "Global Innovation Index 2025" [2][3] Group 1: Global Innovation Cluster Rankings - The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster achieved a PCT application volume of 144,000, ranking first globally, while the Tokyo-Yokohama cluster had 135,129 applications, ranking second [2][4] - The cluster also ranked third in scientific paper publications, contributing 2.4% of global publications, and second in PCT applications, accounting for 9% of the global total [3][4] - China occupies five positions in the top 15 global innovation clusters, with Beijing at fourth, Shanghai-Suzhou at sixth, Hangzhou at thirteenth, and Nanjing at fifteenth [2][3] Group 2: Contributions of Key Cities - Shenzhen is noted for its strong private sector and emphasis on R&D, leading to a high volume of PCT applications, with 16,300 applications in 2024 [6] - Guangzhou focuses on foundational research, publishing 70,843 scientific papers in 2024, which is 45.32% of the cluster's total, and has over 1.35 million high-tech enterprises [7] - Hong Kong serves as a capital hub, facilitating significant risk capital transactions, with 53 IPOs raising approximately HKD 127 billion in the first seven months of the year [9] Group 3: Key Metrics and Indicators - The introduction of the "risk capital transaction volume" metric in 2025 significantly contributed to the cluster's top ranking, with Guangzhou accounting for over one-third of the total investment in the cluster [3][9] - The cluster's performance in PCT applications and scientific publications is bolstered by major companies like Huawei leading in PCT applications and Sun Yat-sen University in scientific publications [5][6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant rise in admission scores for universities in Shenzhen, indicating a shift in the higher education landscape in Guangdong province [1][2][4] - Shenzhen's local universities, such as Southern University of Science and Technology and Shenzhen University, have seen their admission scores increase by 30-50 points compared to 2020, with some scores exceeding 600 points [1][3][4] - The establishment of new universities and the enhancement of existing ones have contributed to a more competitive educational environment, attracting high-scoring students from other regions [5][8] Group 2 - Shenzhen's higher education development is closely linked to the city's economic transformation and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, positioning education as a key driver for urban growth [5][6][11] - The city has invested heavily in higher education, with a fiscal expenditure of 13.3 billion yuan in 2023, and a total investment of over 20 billion yuan in Southern University of Science and Technology since its establishment [7][8] - Collaboration between universities and leading companies like Huawei and Tencent has created a stable mechanism for innovation, enhancing the practical application of academic research [9][10] Group 3 - Shenzhen's educational institutions are evolving from traditional academic centers to innovation hubs, with a focus on applied sciences and technology that align with local industry needs [10][11] - The rise of vocational colleges and the establishment of partnerships with businesses have led to a new model of talent cultivation that directly addresses market demands [9][10] - The overall educational strategy aims to create a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that supports research, technology commercialization, and talent development [10][11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant progress made in China's intellectual property (IP) development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a focus on achieving high-quality growth in IP and innovation capabilities [1][2][4] - As of June 2024, the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people in China reached 15.3, surpassing the target of 12 set for the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2][4] - The effective invention patent ownership in strategic emerging industries has increased to 1.472 million, which is 2.2 times that of the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for about 70% of high-value invention patents [2][4] Group 2 - The number of green low-carbon technology invention patents authorized in 2024 reached 53,000, doubling from 2020, with an annual growth rate of 19.2% [2][3] - China ranked first globally in the number of PCT international patent applications for green low-carbon technologies, with 6,356 applications in 2024, which is 2.3 times that of 2020 [3] - The average examination period for invention patents has been reduced to 15.5 months, and the average trademark registration examination period is stable at 4 months, both among the fastest internationally [4][5] Group 3 - The industrialization rate of enterprise invention patents increased from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024, indicating improved utilization of patents [6][7] - The added value of patent-intensive industries as a percentage of GDP rose from 11.97% in 2020 to 13.04% in 2023, reflecting the growing importance of IP in the economy [7] - The number of national-level IP public service institutions reached 483, with over 100,000 IP professionals, enhancing the support for innovation and business operations [8]